Recent Episodes
Common Ground: has the internet turned a shared reality into an algorithmic battlefield? – Andres Reiljan
The internet promised a place where people from diverse backgrounds could find connection and understanding. But has it instead become a deeply polarised medium where echo chambers and ideological extremism make meaningful co...
Brand Trust: has the internet replaced true soul with data-driven sha…
The internet was supposed to empower brands to build relationships based on authenticity and shared values. But for so many of us, does it now just feel like surveillance capitalism, exploiting and manipulating our attention,...
Reputation Management: has the internet turned mistakes into life sen…
By creating an environment of radically-decentralised authority, has the internet shattered a slow, controlled process, by turning it into a fast, volatile, and potentially permanent crisis cycle? Joining us is Stuart Thomson...
Trust In Information: has the internet broken our ability to trust ou…
The internet promised a more informed society where anyone could share knowledge freely. However, many people feel it’s led to a crisis of trust where expertise is constantly challenged, and huge numbers of us struggle to dis...
The Internet: has the internet been hijacked by corporate and governm…
The internet was supposed to be where the free exchange of knowledge and ideas happened. Instead, it’s become a place increasingly controlled by a few companies, leading to the regular suppression of inconvenient or unpopular...
Truly Disappearing: has the internet’s perpetual surveillance killed …
The internet has given us unprecedented connection, but thanks to relentless data retention and constant tracking of our every digital move, is it now virtually impossible to shed our old identity and start a new life undetec...
Social Interaction: has the internet invaded our spaces and damaged o…
With its constant presence and insatiable demand for attention, has the internet invaded our offline spaces, diminishing our ability to be truly present, and eroding the quality of our in-person experiences? To help us unders...